Industrial Rigging Specialist

Austin Industries; Channelview (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Industrial is seeking a skilled Rigger to assemble and move heavy equipment within industrial work areas. The role requires careful rigging, crane setup, and clear communication with the crane operator to maintain safety and efficiency on site.

Applicants must have 4 years of journeyman-level experience, NCCCO/NCCER certifications or equivalent, and a valid driver’s license. The job emphasizes safety, PPE, and compliance with regulations in a dynamic industrial setting.

Qualifications

• 4 years of Journeyman-level experience.
• NCCCO Rigger 1 & 2 or Advanced Gold Card NCCER Certification, TWIC Card, and a Valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Select cables, ropes, pullup, winches, blocks and sheaves according to weight and size of load to be moved.
• Attach pullup and blocks to fixed overhead structures, such as beams, ceilings and gin pole boom with bolts and clamps.
• Assembles and disassembles cranes.
• Splices rope and wire cables to make or repair slings or tackle.
• Attach load with grappling devices, such as loops, wire rope and chains to crane hook.
• Gives direction to operator engaged in hoisting and moving loads to ensure safety of workers and material handled using hand signals and radios.
• Sets up, braces and rigs hoisting equipment using hand tools and power wrenches.
• Responsible for observing and monitoring others observance of all safety rules.
• Maintain current certifications to meet regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

NCCCO Rigger 1 & 2

NCCER Certification

TWIC Card

Valid Driver's License

Job description

Austin Industrial is seeking a skilled Rigger to assemble and move heavy equipment within industrial work areas. The role requires careful rigging, crane setup, and clear communication with the crane operator to maintain safety and efficiency on site.

Applicants must have 4 years of journeyman-level experience, NCCCO/NCCER certifications or equivalent, and a valid driver’s license. The job emphasizes safety, PPE, and compliance with regulations in a dynamic industrial setting.